Robert Parsons, Jesuit Missionary
1610
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1610
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Robert Parsons, Jesuit Missionary is a 1610 ink by Jean Waldor, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a tall, pointy hat. His beard is thick, and his collar is stiff. Above his head, there’s a small symbol with the letters "IHS" inside a sunburst shape. The text around the image says this is a Jesuit missionary named Robert Parsons. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, which makes the face look detailed. Next, check out how this was made with engraving.
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